Not a movie review, just an opinion

Elissa 2022-03-21 09:01:54

Although the ending of this film is criticized, it is like Jean Valjean's awakening and Javert's suicide in "Les Miserables". Although it is idealistic, it does not affect the greatness of the work itself. I always like to watch movies related to politics, but I never talk about political topics, just a few words, not movie reviews, just casual feelings.

For example, when a person enters a group or organization dominated by bastards and villains, such as some industry committees or family committees that have lost their checks and balances and supervisory functions, these people in power do not require you to have both ability and political integrity, but only want you to be obedient. If you are obedient, they will use the interests of all to drag you into the water, they will use you to get out of the country to intimidate and coerce, and they will use the muddy waters to test their loyalty. Retire to protect oneself; or hate evil and seek justice, just like Mr. Smith in this film... A first-class eloquent person should not only have excellent eloquence, but also put the axe on the back of the neck, and put the oil tripod in front of him. Don't change your color, talk freely, the so-called "three-inch incorrupt tongue, stronger than a million teachers" should be the case. Where does the courage and courage of this "self-reduction, although there are millions of people, I will go" come from? Is it just from an individual? Is it enough to rely on personal courage, talent, belief, etc.? Mr. Smith in this film may have something to rely on and something else.

Sometimes the truth will be in the hands of a few people, and it is necessary to allow and protect these people to express their own voices. There are different explorations, methods and pursuits in ancient and modern China and abroad... The truth becomes clearer and clearer. What is there to fear? Some films are not only for entertainment, but also can arouse thinking and debate Thomas More, who was martyred in A Man for All Seasons, etc., discussed how an individual should choose and what to do at the crossroads of interests and principles, and this choice is not only about the individual gain and loss...

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Mr. Smith Goes to Washington quotes

  • Jefferson Smith: I can promise you one thing, I'll do nothing to disgrace the office of - the United States Senate.

  • Jefferson Smith: I suppose, Mr. Paine, when a fellow bucks up against a big organization like that, that one man by himself can't get very far, can he?

    Senator Joseph Paine: No.